Job description
15-20 hours
This is a great opportunity to work in a lively, boutique retail wine shop with strong ties to the community. We are a small staff with lots to do. You will have the opportunity to intimately impact the growth of this startup.
The best applicants will:
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Have a passion for politeness and good service
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Have an interest in learning about wine, particularly old world wines
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Have retail experience
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Have a working knowledge of artisan wine and spirits
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We are looking to develop lasting partnerships with our staff – and so are looking for a minimum commitment through June 2014
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Willing and able to work a variety of day/evening and weekend shifts as non-exempt employee
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Have Friday and Saturday availability
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Respect our No Jerk Policy
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Be interested in wine, cooking, reading, music, and healthy living
Key Skills: Sales and customer service background; outgoing personality; optimistic; fast on your feet; must NOT be pretentious; able to lift, carry and move cases of wine for stocking (40-50lbs); multi-tasker; quick learner; willing to jump in as needed; the ability to understand wine distinctions to help customers choose their selection; computer skills; point of sale system skills; must be 21 or older with a valid State issued ID.
Benefits:
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Weekly staff training including tastings
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Paid 30 minute lunch break
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Potential full time position for the right candidate
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Access to trade tastings in NYC and the Hudson Valley
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Potential wine education stipend for the right candidate looking to enroll in WSET or Cert. Somm classes
Compensation
this position is:
Application instructions
This job expired on November 11, 2014
Deadline
no deadline